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US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy (www.channelnewsasia.com)

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[–] hasnt_seen_goonies 50 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Maybe people are understandably uncomfortable with self immolation? Nobody has ever liked an effective activist in their time. The civil rights protesters in USA had a <25% approval rate in the 60s.

I think this person did what he thought was right, and I will remember him for that. And peace can't come soon enough.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago

I fully agree. I have mad respect for him, which is why I expressed my admiration and support.